Could you be a winner?
Thank you to every Shed and Shedder who submitted entries. It was a tough choice to make, as all the projects were worthy of a trophy! However, we are delighted to announce our finalists:
Awards Finalists 2025
Community Project Award
- Letchworth Men In Sheds, Hertfordshire
- Reddish Men In Sheds, Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Western Wolds Men In Sheds, Yorkshire
Shedder of the Year
- Darren Paul – Burnham on Sea & Highbridge Men’s Shed, Somerset
- Frank Heinrich-Tiller – Long Sutton Men’s Shed, Lincolnshire
- Robert Taylor – Medway Men In Sheds, Kent
Health and Wellbeing Award
- Broadstairs Town Shed, Broadstairs, Kent
- Medway Men In Sheds, Medway, Kent
- Norton Men’s Shed, Norton, County Durham
Partnership Award
- Marchwood Men’s Shed, Southampton, Hampshire
- Shrewsbury Men’s Shed, Shropshire
- Upminster Baptist Church Men’s Shed, London
Armed Forces Award
- Ripon Men’s Shed, Ripon, North Yorkshire
- Southam Shed at Galanos House, Warwickshire
Heritage & Habitat Award
- Wendover Men’s Shed, Buckinghamshire
- Braunton Men’s Shed, Devon
- Brunel Shed, Corsham, Wiltshire
Shed of the Year
- GoodShed, Cardiff
- Linskill Shed, Tyne and Wear
- Men’s Shed Blaenau Gwent, South Wales
Special Recognition Award
- Humber Shed Alliance, Humberside
- MC Men Shed (Marie Curie Hospice Shed) West Midlands
- Rotherhithe Shed, London
- Rostrevor Men’s Shed, County Down, Northern Ireland
Awards Ceremony
Thursday 27 November 2025
The Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, Westminster, London
Shortlisted Sheds will receive two free tickets to attend the ceremony. Further joining details will be sent directly to finalists.
Thank you to our Sponsors
We’re grateful for the generous support that makes this celebration possible.
Special Thanks to our Headline Sponsor
“Diageo’s responsible drinking platform, DRINKiQ, has partnered with UK Men’s Sheds Association to help foster social connection, improve wellbeing and promote alcohol moderation among older men. Incredible organisations like UKMSA show that creative and social community outlets can change lives for the better. That’s why Diageo is proud to be sponsoring the UK Men’s Sheds Awards 2025, to highlight the amazing Sheds across the UK making a difference in their community.”
“It’s a great privilege for the Tite-Fix team to work alongside UKMSA, Sheds, and their dedicated shedders, witnessing the incredible efforts they make in promoting wellbeing, improving lives, and supporting local communities. We are truly honoured to once again sponsor the UKMSA Awards — a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of these remarkable Sheds.”
Judging Panel
New for 2025 is a wider judging panel including subject experts, the UKMSA team and previous winners. Look out for news about the judges coming soon.
What’s next?
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We’ll contact shortlisted Sheds with next steps and event information.
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Finalists will be profiled across UKMSA channels leading up to the ceremony.
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Winners will be announced live at the House of Commons on 27 November.
See the fun and winners from the 2024 awards, in the above video montage
“The UK Men’s Sheds Awards are about championing the extraordinary stories of ordinary people – the volunteers, the friendships, and the projects that are changing lives and building better communities,” said Caroline Ellis, CEO, UKMSA.
“The new name and award categories reflect the scale of the Men’s Sheds movement and the broader impact Sheds have, not only in their own communities but across the UK. We’re also recognising key issues tackled everyday by Sheds such as health, wellbeing, sustainability, and veterans’ support.”
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